Fees for Weddings and Marriage Blessings

 

The figure for marrying in 2026 breaks down as follows for couples marrying in their own parish:

(There will be small changes each year to these costs which are set by the Church of England)

 

  • The fee set by law payable to the church: £566

  • Having your banns read at the home church (providing you both live there): £39

 

If a couple marry in 2026 away from where they live, the cost breaks down like this:-

 

  • The fee set by law payable to the marrying church: £566
  • Having your banns read in the marrying church £39
  • Having your banns read at your home church: £39
  • The banns certificate from your home church: £20

 

 

 

If you are wanting to get married at St. George's, there are also some additional costs and some of these are optional depending on your choices for the service.

 

Verger's fee: £40

  • This is someone who prepares the worship space and tidies away afterwards.
  • They play any recorded music as required in the service and ensure that the guests are looked after and that the service runs smoothly.

 

Heating Addition (Seasonal) : £30

  • The heating component of this fee will only be charged on a seasonal basis - (November - March).

 

Organist's fee: Approx. £100

  • Each organist charge's their own fees but this is an average for a wedding service
  • Please note that if the service is recorded/filmed/live-streamed then in line with Performing Rights Legislation the organists fee will be doubled.

 

Choir: approx.

  • If you wish to have the choir sing for your service, please speak to the vicar or Music Director (julia.downing792@btinternet.com) and we will try our best to provide one for you.

 

Recorded Music

  • Appropriate recorded music is permitted in the service, as well as, or instead of, traditional church organ music.
  • Please discuss this with the Vicar beforehand.
  • Please note that you will be responsible for providing the recorded music in an appropriate format to be played at the service.

 

Flowers: Fees variable depending on your requirements

  • At St. George's we have some talented flower arrangers who have, on occasion, created beautiful flower pedestals, and arrangements for the altar.  
  • If you would like us to do the flowers for you please discuss your requirements with Ros Durdant-Hollamby: thehollambys@live.co.uk

 

Live Streaming by St. George's/Recording through the church cameras: £100

  • If you would like your wedding live-streamed onto our YouTube page the fee consists of £40 for the operator and £60 to cover the licences of the streaming and maintenance of the equipment.
  • There will be an additional cost of £30 if you would like to  have a copy of the live-streamed service.